Sex and Skin on Prime Time TV Lofty TV Sex Debate
New York reports a landmark week for nudity on NBC dramas. St Elsewhere Bay City Blues and Hill Street Blues push limits with provocative scenes amid dialogue by top writers. NBC censors defend tasteful framing while cast scramble to preserve explicit moments.
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NBC Censors Debate Sex in Hill Street Blues and Bay City Blues
TV writer Shannon Jewell describes how NBC and executives negotiated a sexual bondage scene for Hill Street Blues to avoid controversy. Daniels says the humor and actress’ skill mattered and notes occasional looser limits for producers. Furillo and Davenport sauna scenes faced prior restrictions with multiple takes offered. Bay City Blues faces similar scrutiny over locker room nudity and jokes cut back to fit decorum.
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